Vice President, Verification & Validation

Here's what else you'll bring:

15+ years of experience in automotive engineering, including senior leadership responsibility in verification and validation of complex vehicle systems, software-defined vehicles, and/or electric vehicles.

Proven track record of transforming validation organizations, processes, and toolchains toward model-based, software-centric, AI-enabled, and data-driven approaches.

Deep expertise in MBSE, SysML v2, digital thread, digital twin, continuous validation, virtual verification, simulation environments, and test automation frameworks.

Strong knowledge of requirements traceability (end-to-end), HiL, SiL, MiL, scenario-based testing, CI/CD validation, automated regression testing, and validation toolchains across hardware, software, and systems integration.

Experience leveraging fleet data, telemetry, connected vehicle data, AI-assisted test generation, AI-based coverage analysis, machine learning for defect prediction, and GenAI for requirements and test review.

Initial base salary range = $280,000 -$340,000

Internal leveling code: E4

Notice to applicants:

To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Residing in

San Francisco

As Vice President, Verification & Validation, you will lead the transformation from document-centric V&V to an AI-enabled, model-based continuous validation ecosystem leveraging digital twins, fleet data, and an end-to-end digital thread.

You will define and drive the enterprise strategy for verification and validation across vehicle systems, ensuring safety, compliance, robustness, and speed of execution across the full product lifecycle.

This strategic leadership role requires deep expertise in automotive engineering, MBSE, SysML v2, requirements traceability end-to-end, AI-enabled validation methods, and data-driven decision-making, combined with exceptional leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

Develop and execute a forward-looking verification and validation strategy that drives the shift from document-centric processes to AI-enabled, model-based continuous validation.

Build and lead a high-performing V&V organization across systems, software, hardware, and vehicle integration, fostering innovation, technical excellence, and operational rigor in support of software-defined vehicle (SDV) development.